Tips for repairing a relationship after a fight

From taking a break to finding the root cause, here are a few ways of repairing a fight in a relationship.

Published on: Nov 07, 2023 6:00 AM IST

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Any relationship goes through rough patches. Conflicts and arguments are natural in a relationship. However, it is equally important to fix things and address the issues in a healthy way to move past the rough times and embrace the positive aspects of the relationship. "Fighting is often a symptom of a deeper problem: feeling alone, not being seen, or respect, or unwanted. Anger makes it harder to communicate and be vulnerable. People acting in anger tend to raise their defenses," wrote Therapist Lalitaa Suglani. Here are a few ways to repair a relationship after a fight. (Unsplash)

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When things return to a calm space, we should get together and try to find the root cause of the conflict.  (Unsplash)

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We should be mindful about our mistakes. Apologising and taking responsibility to make healthy changes can improve the relationship.  (Unsplash)

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We should take a break when we feel that things are getting out of hand. After some time, we should come back when we are ready to discuss things.  (Unsplash)

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Instead of seeing the fight as a break in the relationship, we should see it as an opportunity to learn from and grow.  (Unsplash)

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We should actively listen to the perspective of the partner and also share our side of the story with them to understand the situation better. (Unsplash)